A2 — Elementarynoun
speranza
hope
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
attesafiduciaaspettativaottimismodesiderio
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
disperazionepessimismorassegnazionesconfortoscoraggiamento
Usage note
'Speranza' is hope. 'Fiducia' is trust/confidence. 'Ottimismo' is optimism (a general attitude). 'Aspettativa' is expectation. 'Desiderio' is desire/wish.
Example
"Non perdere mai la speranza, anche nei momenti difficili."
"Never lose hope, even in difficult moments."
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